Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

At the latest run 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Pennine Way with 57kg at $17.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on December 13 over 1600m, on rain affected going; head behind Tiffanee carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Three seconds in a row. He can handle it dry and wet. Drawn well. Looks the winner.

At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on December 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Our Time carrying 58.5kg at $18.60. Before that 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1560m, 2.5 len behind Amazing Fluke with 58.5kg at $5.40. Good placings in all his runs this time in. Drawn well. Quinella and trifecta must.

Most recently 2nd of 13 at Taupo on December 30 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Lanikai carrying 58.5kg at $5. The race before that 7th of 14 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ever Charm with 58.5kg at $7.90. Better than a twice placed gelding. Ace gate. Include on dry and wet ground.

Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on December 21 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Our Time carrying 58.5kg at $10.80. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on December 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Steely Man with 58.5kg at $13.50. Has gone well in last two runs. Wide draw. He can overcome it.

Resuming 5th of 9 at Tauranga on December 13 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Tiffanee carrying 55.5kg at $11.40. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Taupo on December 30 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Lanikai with 57.5kg at $12.80. Has run well so far this time in. Wide draw. Course placed. Not out of this.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at Taupo on December 30 over 1800m, 3 len behind Lanikai carrying 58.5kg at $11. The run before that 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Steely Man with 58.5kg at $12.40. Not too bad this time in. Wide draw. He can handle dry and wet footing.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1500m, 4 len behind Chateau Vallee with 53kg at $28.30. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1400m, long-neck behind Berenhard carrying 58.5kg at $20.20. Well placed. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out.

Last start 7th of 14 at Tauranga on January 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Pointer with 58.5kg at $16.60. The run before that 7th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1560m, 5 len behind Amazing Fluke with 57.5kg at $11. Twice placed. Wide gate. Not the worst.

Last start 8th of 11 at Matamata on December 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bourbon Proof with 57.5kg at $31.30. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Real Class carrying 57.5kg at $9. Distant placing on debut and poor since. Looking elsewhere.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Eye Candy carrying 57.5kg at $5.10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Songwriter with 56.5kg at $7.30. Good thirds at her last two starts. Well drawn. Trifecta and first four must.

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1600m, neck behind Eye Candy carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Reggae Queen carrying 57.5kg at $15.50. Capable of another forward showing. Can sneak into the finish again.

Most recently 10th of 12 at Otaki on January 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Skippers Canyon with 56.5kg at $16.90. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Northeasterly carrying 56.5kg at $29.60. Poor at last start. Not too bad in both runs prior. Awkward draw.

First-up after five months 11th of 13 at this track on December 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Our Time with 54.5kg at $39. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 12 over 2000m, 3 len behind Unequivocal carrying 56.5kg at $29. Poor fresh up. Carpark barrier draw. Several here are better.

At the latest run 4th of 13 at Taupo on December 30 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Lanikai with 56.5kg at $14.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Interplanetary with 55.5kg at $12.20. Has run okay in her last three runs. Carpark barrier draw is an issue.

Most recently 12th of 14 at Tauranga on January 2 over 2100m, slow going 12 len behind Pointer carrying 53.5kg at $18.20. The race before that 6th of 11 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 2100m, 5 len behind The Yes Girl carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Poor at last start. Not that bad in all three starts prior. Drawn wide here. Not the worst.

Last start 8th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Royal Stakes on January 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind Real Class carrying 56.5kg at $23.30. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 1600m, slow going head behind Real Class carrying 55.5kg at $8.80. Multiple class dropper. Just beaten in a Maiden prior. Include everywhere.

At the latest run 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Balsan with 56.5kg at $34.70. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Saxs 'N' Silks with 56.5kg at $33.40. Has been four times placed. Not too bad two starts ago. Wide draw here.

Resuming 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1560m, 5 len behind Fosse with 57.5kg at $49. Last start 9th of 13 at Taupo on December 30 over 1800m, 5 len behind Lanikai carrying 56.5kg at $27. Wide draw. Has run well just once. Hard to have.

Last start 11th of 13 at Taupo on December 30 over 1800m, 7 len behind Lanikai carrying 56.5kg at $68. The race before that 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1600m, 13 len behind Casemiro with 56.5kg at $14.50. Has run okay in just one of her four starts. Poor draw again. Not liked.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Tauranga on December 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 58.5kg at $12.10. Before that 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 58.5kg at $10.30. Poor so far. Awkward draw. Fourth ballot.

Resuming ran last of 10 at Tauranga on November 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Withallmyfaith carrying 56.5kg at $21.90. Second-up 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1950m, 5 len behind Just One with 54kg at $38.10. Gradual improver. Well drawn. Fifth ballot.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Taupo on December 30 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Lanikai with 57kg at $19.40. Before that 7th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Real Class with 57.5kg at $31.80. Wide draw. Gradual improver. Sixth ballot here.